#01	Gone Home License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, PS4, Switch, iPhone / iPad, Xbox One Release: 2013 Rating: 7.7/10 1st-person-perspective 3d adventure puzzle elements direct control contemporary detective / mystery walking simulator short exploration atmospheric story rich narrative lgbtq+ female protagonist singleplayer great soundtrack mystery interactive fiction / text adventure 1990's emotional narration romance point & click
#02	The Sims License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, PS2 Release: 2000 Rating: 7.7/10 simulation strategy dating management diagonal-down isometric real-time life simulation managerial / business simulation multiple units/characters control point and select contemporary
#03	Stardew Valley License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox One, PS4, Mac, Switch, iPhone / iPad, Android Release: 2016 Rating: 8.4/10 role-playing simulation fishing fantasy action-adventure diagonal-down 2d scrolling city building / construction simulation direct control
#04	This War of Mine License: n/a Platforms: PC, Switch, PS4, Android, Xbox One, Mac, iPhone / iPad Release: 2014 Rating: 8.4/10 strategy real-time adventure modern military simulation side view 2d scrolling survival war atmospheric singleplayer choose your own adventure crafting base building resource management story rich management post-apocalyptic emotional realistic drama psychological 2.5d stealth
#05	House Flipper License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, PS4, Switch, XSX, Xbox One Release: 2018 Rating: 7.8/10 simulation 1st-person-perspective city building / construction simulation direct control design & illustration building singleplayer relaxing sandbox casual educational immersive sim management economy family friendly replay value base building 3d realistic multiplayer moddable

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